TweetThinking of visiting Chicago? Did you know that in the great city was the start of the “Historic Route 66″ and birthplace to mail-order retailing as well as the TV remote? Chicago is full of history, entertainment and diverse dining. 1. The Navy Pier The Navy Pier was actually designed for shipping and recreational purposes [...]
TweetLong drives, whether for a work commute or summer road trip, can get expensive. Gas and vehicle maintenance costs are just one aspect of road travel expenses that can add up quickly over time. If you take frequent long drives for work or for pleasure, check out these four ways to save money on your [...]
TweetA few years back my husband and I met a wonderful couple that we now consider very good friends. He is originally from England but moved to Illinois for a job, met his wife and started his family there. Each year they take a 3 week vacation to go back to England so he can [...]
TweetThe bustling city of Durban is located on the ocean in the sub-tropical province of KwaZulu- Natal in South Africa. With its warm and moderate weather year round, Durban has become a popular family holiday destination. However, as most parents know, warm weather isn’t the only factor that makes a location a great family vacation [...]
TweetAfter our wonderful trip to Florida for a family wedding that our kids were in, I can honestly say it’s good to be home! We spent over a week in sunny Florida attending the wedding, visiting with family and sightseeing.. pictures and details of our trip will be coming soon! We were lucky enough to [...]
TweetEvery family would like to save more money, but we often get so bogged down in the costs of everyday living that it gets difficult to cut expenses. It seems that everyone in the family has a specific thing that they don’t want to give up, or in some cases, can’t. Food is one of [...]
TweetSchool’s out for summer and that means everyone is ready for a vacation! But with the state of the economy and gas prices continuing to rise and rise, everyone is also ready for a budget-friendly vacation. Luckily there are lots of budget-friendly family vacation ideas out there that you can do without spending your child’s [...]
TweetAhhh, the joys of holiday air travel. So much to do before you leave, and add the stress of rushing around to the airport and through security. Then add potential stress of family conflict when you get there. Finally add your kids to this holiday cocktail and it can become an experiment in hair loss. [...]
TweetFall is football season and represents numerous tailgating parties and other outdoor events. Did you know there are some outdoor friendly wines that drink outside the box? I know the stereo types about boxed wines, but there are some award winning wines that are being boxed to meet the mobile demands of consumers. My personal [...]
TweetAs a parent, I have come to realize that vacations are definitely needed. It’s a must. That’s all there is to it. A family vacation is a chance for the entire family to get away from their everyday hectic lives, jobs and school to go out and enjoy themselves. Sometimes, this can become quite expensive. [...]
